Learning Support Assistant

Southwood School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwood School is seeking an energetic Learning Support Assistant to support teaching and learning for pupils. You will foster an inclusive, nurturing classroom where every student feels valued and encouraged to reach their potential.

Join a vibrant team focused on differentiation, positive behaviour, and collaboration with teachers to inspire a love of learning in KS2 students.

Qualifications

• Have experience of working with children in KS2.
• Have knowledge/experience of children with behavioural challenges.
• Be sensitive to the wide range of children’s needs experienced in main stream schools.
• Be an excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with the year group team.
• Have a passion for education and a commitment for fostering a love of learning in students.
• Be kind, caring and understanding and good role model for our pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of creative and engaging lessons planned by the teaching staff, aligned with our curriculum.
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued.
• Differentiate to meet the diverse learning needs of our students so they can achieve their best.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies promoting positive behaviour.

Skills

KS2 experience

Behaviour management

Inclusive education

Communication skills

Role modelling

Empathy

Job description

We are looking for energeticand enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support the teaching andlearning of our pupils at Southwood School.We are in search of an experienced individual who can inspire our pupilsand help them to enjoy their time at school and their learning. We have a vibrant and inclusive schooldedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for ourstudents.

The successfulcandidate will be able to:

• Support the delivery of creative and engaginglessons planned by the teaching staff, aligned with our curriculum
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroomenvironment where every student feels valued
• Differentiate to meet the diverse learningneeds of our students so they can achieve their best
• Implement effective classroom managementstrategies promoting positive behaviour.

You will:

• Have experience of working with children inKS2
• Have knowledge/experience of children withbehavioural challenges
• Be sensitive to the wide range of children’sneeds experienced in main stream schools
• Be an excellent communicator, able to workcollaboratively with the year group team
• Have a passion for education and a commitmentfor fostering a love of learning in students
• Be kind, caring and understanding and goodrole model for our pupils